Newcastle drop OUT of Dominik Szoboszlai race as Liverpool move for RB Leipzig star - Report

It looks like Dominik Szoboszlai will NOT be signing at St James' Park this summer.

According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Newcastle United have dropped out of the race for the RB Leipzig star, as Liverpool are now pushing ahead to sign the 22-year-old following talks with the player's camp last week.

He reports that we've 'left the way clear' for Liverpool to strike a deal. It's not clear why we have pulled the plug - perhaps his heart is set on a move to Anfield or we know the financials needed to bring him to Tyneside would go beyond our current budget?

Liverpool have 'been given confidence' that they can strike a deal for the Hungarian and it seems they are pushing ahead to make it happen.

A release clause in his contract allows him to leave for £61m, although it's believed that buyout clause will expire at midnight tonight. Whether Liverpool activate that or negotiate a fee with Leipzig, Ornstein expects any deal to involve a 'significant financial outlay.'

With James Maddison ending up at Spurs and Szoboszlai now looking likely to join Liverpool, it remains to be seen who we'll turn to next in our pursuit of a right-sided attacker.